Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8' | St. Louis City SC | Goal — D. Edelman (assist: C. Wallem) | 0-1 | |
| 27' | St. Louis City SC | Goal — S. Becher (assist: E. Lowen) | 0-2 | |
| 46' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — B. Kikanovic on, J. Jasinski off | 0-2 | |
| 46' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — N. Tsakiris on, L. Jovanovic off | 0-2 | |
| 47' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — B. Leroux | 1-2 | |
| 55' | St. Louis City SC | Goal — S. Becher (assist: T. Totland) | 1-3 | |
| 69' | St. Louis City SC | Substitution — E. Lowen on, C. Holse off | 1-3 | |
| 69' | St. Louis City SC | Substitution — S. Jeong on, A. Matan off | 1-3 | |
| 71' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — O. Bouda on, J. Skahan off | 1-3 | |
| 71' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — R. Vieira on, I. Harkes off | 1-3 | |
| 77' | St. Louis City SC | Conrad Wallem | 1-3 | |
| 82' | San Jose Earthquakes | Reid Roberts | 1-3 | |
| 84' | St. Louis City SC | Tomas Totland | 1-3 | |
| 89' | St. Louis City SC | Substitution — C. Wallem on, J. Orozco off | 1-3 | |
| 89' | St. Louis City SC | Substitution — S. Becher on, P. Ault off | 1-3 |
St. Louis City SC made light work of San Jose at PayPal Park on Sunday, 16 August 2026, running out 1-3 winners despite having less of the ball. The visitors were clinical early on, going in 2-0 up at the break, and they carried that control through the second half without much trouble. San Jose had the majority of possession at 53%, but it didn't translate into real chances, just one shot on target from six attempts all night. St. Louis, by contrast, tested the keeper seven times from 14 shots and looked far the sharper side in front of goal. San Jose did pull one back, but it was little more than a consolation against a St. Louis side that never looked troubled. The result piles more pressure on the home team's inconsistent form this season, while St. Louis will head home happy with a professional away performance built on efficiency rather than dominance of the ball. Corners were fairly even, five to four, a small detail that summed up just how one-sided the finishing was compared to the general run of play.
The Matchup
San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 St. Louis City SC was the final score at PayPal Park, in a game where St. Louis City SC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 53% in favour of San Jose Earthquakes, St. Louis City SC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 6 attempts from San Jose Earthquakes against 14 from St. Louis City SC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for St. Louis City SC, and San Jose Earthquakes pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City SC Lineups
Looking Ahead
San Jose Earthquakes does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Portland Timbers, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
St. Louis City SC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at New York Red Bulls, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.